Davido Claims Soldiers Block His Entry to Osun Election

On August 15, 2026, Afrobeats star David Adeleke, known as Davido, alleged that soldiers were attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State for the governorship election. He posted on his verified X account, asserting that every Nigerian has the right to movement.

This claim arose shortly after the Nigeria Police Force announced a restriction of movement in Osun State from 12:00 midnight on August 14 until 6:00 p.m. on August 15, as part of security arrangements for the election. Davido is a nephew of the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is campaigning for re-election under the Accord Party against Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress.

The singer's post garnered mixed reactions online, with some attributing the security checks to standard election-day restrictions. Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad labeled Davido's claim as "dramatic," emphasizing that the movement restrictions were a common security measure during elections.